Environment
California Battling Invasive Insect With Sterile Fruit Flies
December 7, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
California is dumping millions of fruit flies in Los Angeles in an attempt to combat an invasive insect capable of wreaking havoc on the state’s agriculture. Here’s how it works.
Cup Noodles To Use Microwavable Paper Cups
December 5, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
The beloved lunch will feature a microwavable paper cup starting in 2024, a major step in the company’s commitment to become a greener business.
Bird Flu Reaches Islands Near Antarctica For First Time Ever
December 1, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
Staff at Bird Island, a remote British research station, noticed a type of bird called skuas were sick and dying. The birds tested positive for avian influenza, which had never been detected there before.
New Evidence Earth Is Leaking Helium
November 10, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
Scientists have found expected amounts of a rare form of helium in volcanic rocks in Canada, lending further credence to a theory about Earth’s origins.
Amazon Drought Exposes Ancient Carvings
November 10, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
Severe drought and record river lows in Brazil’s Amazon region have exposed ancient rock carvings of human faces.
Cooking, Cleaning Could Pollute Your Home More than Major City
November 3, 2023, 4:55 pm EDT
Researchers say your daily household tasks could make your home more polluted than some of the world’s most polluted cities.
Eco-Friendly Ways To Reduce Halloween-Related Waste
November 1, 2023, 10:23 am EDT
Every year, costumes, candy, decorations and more all contribute to a large amount of waste around Halloween. This year, take these extra steps to make “spooky season” more eco-friendly.
Beachgoers Report Indian Bay Turns Red, Here’s Why
October 30, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
Why did the Bay of Bengal offshore from Puducherry, India turn red? Experts told a local news outlet that they think they have an explanation.
4 Things To Know About The Montana Climate Change Case
October 27, 2023, 12:31 pm EDT
A district judge on Monday ruled the state government violated individual rights to “a clean and healthful environment” by allowing fossil fuel development without taking into account the effects of greenhouse gas emissions. Some experts are calling it a landmark case.
Most Intense Heat Wave Recorded in Antarctic Winter
October 23, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
Researchers are studying the record-setting heat wave in Antarctica as well as climate change factors that could cause more anomalies in the future.
